Sligo Weekender

BALLINTOGH­ER

- By Mary Mulvaney

Gran Fondo Cycling Event is coming to Sligo on the 29th and 30th of Junethey have a number of volunteer roles and need 200+ volunteers.

Roles such as Meet and Greet, Stewarding, Number collection helper and more. Let us know if you are interested in this one! More info here https://www.granfondoi­reland. ie/

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY SLIGO BRANCH:

The Sligo Branch would love to have a Hairdresse­r and Beauty Therapist to come to wash and style clients hair and also do manicures or whatever you can offer. The clients would love to avail of this and you would be giving your time for such meaningful work.

YOUTH CITY CRANMORE: CHURCH COLLECTION THANK YOU:

A Big thank you to everyone who supported the gate collecting at St Thereses Church Ballintogh­er for Down Syndrome two week’s ago 131euro was collected.

National Eucharisti­c Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday at 7pm arrival,7

30pm Rosary followed by mass at 8.30pm. Celebrant Fr Brendan Walsh. Sunday, April 14 at 11am. Guided Adoration. 1pm Behold the Lamb 3pm mass. Celebrant Bishop Thomas Deenihan.

ADORATION:

Riverstown Community Park is a wonderful amenity to have in the area. Last April lights were added making it safe for use in the winter months. There are ongoing costs associated with the park such as insurance, water charges, electricit­y, refuse collection and general maintenanc­e. Thank you to local groups Shamrock Gaels, Arrow Harps, Community Games and the Agricultur­al Show for their yearly contributi­on to running costs. However, there is always a shortfall. This is an appeal to walkers who use the park on a regular basis to consider becoming a friend of Riverstown Community Park for as little as €5 a month to help ensure this excellent amenity will be maintained into the future. To set up a monthly standing order please contact any of the Park trustees: Ann Kelly 0872288473; John Quinn 0868276579; Sean McDermott 0872637032.

PARK FUNDRAISIN­G:

Riverstown Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann presents Ryan Sheridan, Conor McDonagh, Sinead Johnston and Conor Connolly in concert on Saturday, April 20 in the Morrison Cottage, Riverstown at 8.30pm. Admission is €15 on the door and refreshmen­ts will be served. Featuring special guest dancers from Bróga Bríomhar Dance School.

All are welcome have their news items included in the Riverstown community notes so please email carrowcash­el@eircom.net or alternativ­ely text or call Iris on 086 8258525.

APRIL CONCERT: COMMUNITY NOTES:

friends.

Seamus Ginty, California, U.S.A and formerly of Kilmactigu­e. Sympathy to his wife Breda, siblings Pat, Jarlath, Karen, Grace, Oliver and Adrian and to his extended family, relatives and friends.

Patsy Brennan, Drumartin, Tourlestra­ne. Sympathy to his wife Margaret, daughter Katharine, brother Michael James and his partner Mary, sister Bridie Sheerin and to his extended family, relatives and friends.

May they rest in Peace.

Monthly Community Café, Thursday April 18th, May 16th and June 13th from 10.00am to 12.00pm. Tubbercurr­y FRC, Mountain Road, Tubbercurr­y. Tel: 071 9186926 (fully accessible, free). All welcome to join us for a cuppa.

TUBBERCURR­Y FRC:

There is Eucharisti­c Adoration in both our churches. You are most welcome to come along for an hour, or part of an hour at any time. Tubbercurr­y, Wednesday from 10am to 7pm and in Cloonacool on Thursday from 10am to 12 noon.

EUCHARISTI­C ADORATION:

South Sligo

CCE trad session will be held in The May Queen Lounge Tubbercurr­y on Friday, April 12, Juniors at 8.00pm and seniors at 9pm.

COMHALTAS NEWS: TUBBERCURR­Y ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATIO­N:

Have now planned their proposed Programme of Activities until the end of June. As well as the usual Tuesday gettogethe­rs, weekly Yoga, Bowling/ Curling, Book Club etc we will have four one-hour sessions of Mindfulnes­s. Outings are arranged to Gurteen for lunch and film and we will have an afternoon Bealtaine celebratio­n in Murphy’s hotel. Our trip to North Kerry, starting on June 23rd is now fully booked, with a waiting list for cancellati­ons. This annual Holiday is very popular and our thanks to all who have applied. New members are very welcome to join us at any time during this, our 30th Anniversar­y year.

First Penance will be celebrated in St. Michael’s Church, Cloonacool on Thursday evening at 7pm and in Tubbercurr­y on Wednesday, April 17 at 7.30pm. We remember all the boys and girls who will celebrate this Sacrament.

The next Connect Café in Tubbercurr­y FRC takes place on Thursday from 10am to 12 noon. This is a free drop in Café. All are welcome to come for a chat, meet a friend and find out what is happening locally. A friendly face awaits.

FIRST CONFESSION­S: CONNECT CAFÉ:

Tubbercurr­y FRC is offering four free guided walks with Martina Killian of Nature Inspires this April and May, including

Lough Talt and Lough Easkey and a Light of the Moon Walk. Further detailed informatio­n and booking is available by contacting the FRC on 071 9186926.

GUIDED WALKS:

We would like to thank the people of Tubbercurr­y, Gurteen and surroundin­g areas for their generosity and wonderful support on daffodil day. Also, thanks to all the businesses for allowing us the use of their forecourts and also last but not least a BIG thank you to all our wonderful volunteers. Amount raised €3,460.

DAFFODIL DAY: MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:

Are reminded to renew their commitment at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper in either Church on Holy Thursday.

Life after a bereavemen­t can be very lonely. Trained facilitato­rs conduct weekly Bereavemen­t Support Meetings at the Family Centre, Knock Shrine each Wednesday at 11am. There is also a Special Meeting for bereavemen­t partners / spouses on the First Thursday of each month at 11am. There is no need for appointmen­t. For more details, phone Monica 094 9375320.

10th Anniversar­y Memorial Bike Run in memory of Noel Burke, Sunday,

BEREAVEMEN­T MEETINGS: MEMORIAL BIKE RUN:

 ?? ?? Volunteers in Tubbercurr­y who took part in the national Spring Clean 2024. 2584465.
Volunteers in Tubbercurr­y who took part in the national Spring Clean 2024. 2584465.

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